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Dream Home...ummm...for Trolls and Treehuggers

Nov 19, 2009 10:49 PM

This low impact woodland home in Wales is the cream of the crop. The woodland home was built entirely of natural materials, and best of all - only took 4 months and $5000 to complete.

The design is ingenious, dug into a hillside for low visual impact and strong shelter. Straw bales provide super-insulation to keep the heat in. The lime plaster is breathable and low energy to manufacture. Wood-burning heater. Underground-cooled fridge. Skylight. Solar panels for electricity. Compost toilet. Spring water.

Inspired? There's plenty of DIY eco-friendly projects out there. To see how to make this home yourself, check out the plans and see how it's made.

Charming hobbit-style houses nestled in a lush green landscape at dusk.

Rustic interior of a wooden cabin with exposed beams and natural elements.

Cozy interior with a window overlooking a natural scene, adorned with a vase of flowers.

Cozy interior of a rustic cabin with a fireplace and warm lighting.

Interior view of a rustic wooden cabin with exposed beams and a large window overlooking greenery.

Site plan of a garden and playground area, illustrated with labeled features and pathways.

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